Anai Valley

Anai Valley is one of the top tourist destinations in West Sumatra. The valley is located near road between Padang and Bukittingi, about 38km from Batusangkar. It is a nature conservation area of about 221 ha, started in the Dutch colonial time. Prior to getting at the Valley you will pass a winding road with beautiful scenery; many overgrown trees, green hills and valleys, often you will see monkeys close to the road. Although the valley is easily reached, this beautiful valley is also the main route for traffic between Padang and Bukittingi.

The Anai Valley Nature Reserve has a dense tropical forest with diverse species of flora and fauna. It is not only the rare flora and fauna which makes the Anai Valley so appealing, it is also the three waterfalls and a lake, with clear blue water. One of the waterfalls (the Anai Valley Waterfall) is located just on the side of the road, so you can't miss this one. The two others are further away and still surrounded by a dense forest but only around 15 minutes drive from the Anai Valley waterfall. The lake is also only 15 minutes away from the main road.

The river that makes the Anai Valley Waterfall springs at Mount Singgalang and is very clear, flowing down the hills and into the Anai Valley Nature Reserve reaching the edge of a 50 meter high cliff. The mist created by the waterfall creates beautiful colors when the sun shines on it.

If you are really, really lucky (or well... maybe not so lucky) you can meet the rare Sumatran tiger. Other animals living here are gibbons, deers, macaques, anteater, lizards, various types of birds and butterflies.

Things to do close by Anai Valley

Padang Travel Guide

Padang is the capital of West Sumatera Province. This city is located on the western coast of Sumatra roughly in the middle of this huge island and the city is surrounded by many hills. Its citizens are mostly from the Minangkabau tribe who have a unique culture as can be seen from the building architecture and language. Padang is also known well for its food, especially the Padang Food which you can find everywhere in Indonesia. In 2009 an earthquake destroyed large parts of Padang, but since then Padang has been restored and ready for your visit.

Flying to Padang

Padang is served by Minangkabau International Airport. Minangkabau International Airport is located about 25 km northwest from Padang. A taxi into the city from Minangkabau International Airport would cost IDR 100.000. Read more about Minangkabau International Airport or look for flights to Padang